On the 16th anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake, 100 photos will take you to see the tragic situation in the disaster area and travel to that darkest moment

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Every May 12th, our hearts will involuntarily become heavy, that day is the day of the Wenchuan earthquake, and it is also the day when countless lives will say goodbye forever.

Sixteen years later, for many, the wounds of that disaster remain like a knife that cannot be healed.

At 14:28:04 on this day, an 8.0-magnitude earthquake completely changed the fate of the entire Wenchuan in Sichuan. Houses collapsed, mountains collapsed, and people's desire to survive seemed so fragile in the face of the threat of death.

Disasters often bring great despair to people, and everything seems so small when life is unable to resist the forces of nature tenaciously.

Countless families have been ruthlessly torn apart by the earthquake, children have lost their parents, parents have lost their children, relatives and friends have tried everything possible to save the lives that have been buried, but often, their efforts have come to naught. In the face of sudden disaster, we are so small, so helpless, so vulnerable.

16 years have passed, and we still often think of those relatives and friends who have left us, and the loss of every life is so heart-wrenching. Although they are no longer with us, the good memories of their time when they were alive have always lived in our hearts.

In the last moments of their lives, they showed incomparable strength and bravery, their smiles, and their tenacity, all of which deeply touched us and made us understand the meaning of life.

The hope of rebirth, life is eternal

In the face of disaster, we are so small, but the power of life is so tenacious. Just in the depths of the ruins, there will always be a ray of hope, and right on the edge of life, there will always be miracles. Countless people, with their shoulders, carried the whole mountain and river, and with their hands, lifted the curtain of life.

They are retrograde warriors, fearless warriors, they may not be able to control the forces of nature, but they can hold up the blue sky of hope in every struggle of life. In their perseverance, we see the brilliance of humanity, selfless dedication, and the power of unity, which is the most precious wealth that disasters have given us.

16 years have passed, but in this history, we have seen the tenacity of life and the rebirth of hope. From the ruins, we see the strength to forge ahead, the courage to face bravely, and we see that no matter what setbacks and tribulations we encounter, life will radiate a beautiful light.

On the road of reconstruction, we move forward side by side, with the comfort and warmth of the soul, so that every affected family can feel endless care and love.

This road is full of thorns and bumps, but we are not afraid, because with you and me, and countless people who love life, we will definitely overcome everything and welcome the sunshine of life.

Always remember and pay tribute to the Chinese people

16 years have passed, but no matter how time passes, we will never forget this history, because it has taught us too much about life. On this day, let us bow deeply together and extend our most sincere condolences and remembrance to those who have passed away, whose lives have left a deep imprint on us.

At the same time, we sincerely pay our highest tribute to those who have quietly worked to rebuild their homes. It is their hard work and refusal to give up day after day that make the flowers of hope bloom again among the ruins, and let the light of life renew in grief.

Perhaps, we can't name them, or even hear their stories, but it is this group of unsung heroes who give us hope for rebirth and build a warm new home.

We are so small in the face of disaster, but when we lend a helping hand, when we warm others with love and kindness, our power is infinite. No matter what kind of storms and challenges we encounter, we should learn to tolerate and forgive, learn to understand and help each other, because it is unity and love that are our strength to overcome everything.

Sixteen years have passed, and time flies so fast, but we still remember it clearly in our hearts, and those days, just like engraved in our hearts, will always be there.

We have to think about those relatives who can no longer walk with us, and take their wishes to heart.

I really have to give us Chinese a big thumbs up, because everyone, we have seen how strong the vitality is and how beautiful life can be.

Today's Wenchuan

May the deceased rest in peace, may the living be strong, may China, may the world be full of love and hope.